I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. N. Jct. I77 · Structure no. 000000001190494
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns I277 Ramp over Irwin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.